Key Terms Group 3 Flashcards
acumen (n)
Keen, accurate judgement or insight
aver (v)
To state as a fact; to declare or assert
bombastic (adj)
pompous; grandiloquent
diatribe (n)
A harsh denunciation
fervent (adj)
greatly emotional or zealous
germane (adj)
Relevant to the subject at hand; appropriate in subject matter
grandiloquence (n)
Pompous speech or expression
halcyon (adj)
Calm and peaceful
iconoclast (n)
One who attacks or undermines traditional conventions or institutions
idolatrous (adj)
Given to intense or excessive devotion to something
impassive (adj)
Revealing no emotion
imperturbable (adj)
Marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness
implacable (adj)
Not capable of being appeased or significantly changed
inchoate (adj)
In an initial stage; not fully formed
infelicitous (adj)
Unfortunate; inappropriate
insipid (adj)
Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge
loquacious (adj)
Extremely talkative
mendacity (n)
The condition of being untruthful; dishonesty
obdurate (adj)
Unyielding; hardhearted; intractable
Obsequious (adj)
Exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
Occlude (v)
To obstruct or block
opprobrium (n)
Disgrace; contempt; scorn
pedantic (adj)
Overly concerned with the trivial details of learning or education; show-offish about one’s knowledge
pine (v)
To yearn intensely OR to languish; to lose vigor
pith (n)
The essential or central part
pithy (adj)
precise and brief
platitude (n)
A superficial remark; especially one offered as meaningful
polemical (adj)
controversial; argumentative
prodigal (adj)
recklessly wasteful; extravagant; profuse; lavish
querulous (adj)
Prone to complaining or grumbling; peevish
rancorous (adj)
Characterized by bitter, long-lasting resentment
recalcitrant (adj)
obstinately defiant of authority; difficult to manage
salubrious (adj)
promoting health or well-being
solvent (adj)
Able to meet financial obligations OR able to dissolve another substance
spurious (adj)
Lacking authenticity or validity; false; counterfeit
tenacity (n)
The quality of adherence or persistence to something valued; persistent determination
tirade (n)
A long and extremely critical speech; a harsh denunciation
